Firefighter (Intermediate Life Support)

Duties

• You will serve as a Firefighter (Intermediate Life Support) and be responsible for the immediate response to fire alarms, and the control and extinguishment of fires as well as the maintenance and use of firefighting apparatus and equipment. Fights fires aboard ships, cutters, boats, aircraft, hangars, and buildings containing small compartments that aggravate the hazards and danger of the situation. The incumbent performs firefighting, driver operator and as necessary, a full range of invasive, intermediate life support, emergency medical technician duties. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Responding to fire alarms with fire apparatus and fighting fires aboard ships, cutters, boats, aircraft, hangars, and buildings containing small compartments. Performing a full range of invasive, intermediate life support, emergency medical technician duties. Performing routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions on all fire department equipment and fire apparatus. Providing guidance and direction to new work force staff to meet the goals and objectives of the department. Providing support for hazardous materials and spill response. Conducting fire prevention and safety inspections and basic fire investigations. Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: This position requires a maximum entry age for an initial appointment; applicants cannot have reached their 37th birthday by the date of appointment. Applicants who have passed the designated entry age limit, but who have previously serviced as a federal employee in a covered position, may be eligible to re-enter the firefighter/LEO service provided that they: (1) meet all applicable qualifications for the position and (2) will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered an creditable Federal fire/LEO service by the time the firefighter/LEO reached the age of 57. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS: During emergencies, the incumbent may be required to perform strenuous work under physically/mentally stressful conditions in a dangerous environment. He/she must be able to perform and function under conditions of heavy exertion while wearing protective clothing and breathing apparatus and be capable of carrying heavy loads. Incumbent shall meet the entrance and retention requirements of NFPA 1001 and NFPA 1500 and pass an annual physical exam in accordance with NFPA 1582. Incumbent is expected to actively participate in a department approved physical fitness/wellness program. This is a drug testing designated position. The selectee must attain and maintain Alaska State Emergency Medical Technician III certification.